Anthony Lamont Payne, Second Degree Murder, Maryland 2015
Grimy Times Exclusive: Local Man Charged with Second Degree Murder
A senseless act of violence has left a family reeling, and now a suspect is behind bars. Anthony Lamont Payne, 27, of District Heights, Maryland, has been indicted for second degree murder arising from a fatal car crash on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
According to sources, the incident occurred on March 20, 2015, and resulted in the tragic loss of life. Payne's indictment was returned by a federal grand jury and unsealed following his arrest.
Payne faces a maximum sentence of life in prison for the crime. An initial appearance was held in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, where he was detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for April 30, 2015.
The U.S. Park Police played a crucial role in the investigation, and United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised their efforts. Assistant United States Attorneys Hollis Raphael Weisman and Special Assistant United States Attorney Conor Mulroe will be prosecuting the case.
Payne's indictment is not a finding of guilt, and he remains innocent until proven otherwise. A detention hearing will determine his fate, but for now, the community can take comfort in knowing that justice is on its way.
The family of the victim deserves closure, and we will continue to follow this case until Payne is brought to justice. Grimy Times will keep you updated on any developments in this tragic case.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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